Congratulations to all of our students from Woodroe Petty Elementary, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School and Taft High School, who participated in the Extra Special Show today at the San Patricio & Aransas County A&H Show this morning! Students had the opportunity to show animals and meet with judges through the assistance of volunteer handlers.
They all received trophies and had their pictures taken with Queen's contestants afterwards. Huge thanks to all of the workers at today's events and all of our parents who joined us to make this event exciting and memorable for our students!
They all received trophies and had their pictures taken with Queen's contestants afterwards. Huge thanks to all of the workers at today's events and all of our parents who joined us to make this event exciting and memorable for our students!
TISD Food Pantry Food Distribution is scheduled for today to Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, from 5-7 PM in the PK (back) Loop at Woodroe Petty Elementary. Please contact Katy Ballesteros if you cannot make this window today.
Congratulations to all of our Pups who competed in the Woodroe Petty Elementary Spelling Bee this morning! Out of 27 spellers, 5th grader, Ezra Maldonado, earned the 1st place trophy. Runner up was Liam Valdez, 5th grade, and Joel Flores, 3rd grade, finished third.
We also want to thank Elizabeth Kelley for coordinating this academic event and our reader, Jeremy Merrill, who led students through the competition. Thanks to our judges, Elida Castillo, Patsy Alvarado, Miranda Benedict and Nancy Nava. And a special shout out to Sumiko A. Lara for serving as the MC and providing media coverage through KIII 3 News! Great job to all of our Pups for their dedication and courage!
We also want to thank Elizabeth Kelley for coordinating this academic event and our reader, Jeremy Merrill, who led students through the competition. Thanks to our judges, Elida Castillo, Patsy Alvarado, Miranda Benedict and Nancy Nava. And a special shout out to Sumiko A. Lara for serving as the MC and providing media coverage through KIII 3 News! Great job to all of our Pups for their dedication and courage!
🩶 Taft ISD Bond 2024 Update 💚
Finishing touches are being completed at the baseball and softball fields. A reminder that these areas are still construction sites and only players with coaches/authorized district officials have access to the fields only for scheduled practices (baseball starts practices today). No other individuals are allowed in the complex during practices or any other times.
Foundation preparations and excavation continues at the site of the new high school. On Jan. 23rd (next Friday), a concrete pour will be completed on the west side of the site plan. To ensure work is completed quickly and correctly, this pour will begin at approximately 3 AM. Lights will be used to assist workers with this pour and large machinery will also be involved. We thank all of our neighbors in advance for dealing with this inconvenience as the project moves forward! #TaftPride
Finishing touches are being completed at the baseball and softball fields. A reminder that these areas are still construction sites and only players with coaches/authorized district officials have access to the fields only for scheduled practices (baseball starts practices today). No other individuals are allowed in the complex during practices or any other times.
Foundation preparations and excavation continues at the site of the new high school. On Jan. 23rd (next Friday), a concrete pour will be completed on the west side of the site plan. To ensure work is completed quickly and correctly, this pour will begin at approximately 3 AM. Lights will be used to assist workers with this pour and large machinery will also be involved. We thank all of our neighbors in advance for dealing with this inconvenience as the project moves forward! #TaftPride
Christmas in January!! Employees at Woodroe Petty Elementary, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School, Taft High School and the administration office received the 2nd half of their retention stipend for the school year. Special thanks to Manuel Banda, TISD Board President, who assisted us with distribution at Petty ES this morning. We thank all of our employees for their commitment and dedication to our students! Let's make it a great 2026! #TaftPride
*Taft ISD Bond 2024 Update*
Work continued this week with the concrete pours at both entrances of baseball & softball fields. Posts are being set for fencing and staging is complete for the dugout furniture.
The high school site footprint continues to develop with plumbing/sewer lines being prepped before the foundation is poured. Work also continues for drainage at the site along with prepping the east side of the site for the next stage of work.
Thank you to all of our neighbors and community members who have adjusted to the construction traffic, especially during pickup and drop off times. We appreciate your cooperation and are working with our construction contractors to improve this process moving forward. #TaftPride
Work continued this week with the concrete pours at both entrances of baseball & softball fields. Posts are being set for fencing and staging is complete for the dugout furniture.
The high school site footprint continues to develop with plumbing/sewer lines being prepped before the foundation is poured. Work also continues for drainage at the site along with prepping the east side of the site for the next stage of work.
Thank you to all of our neighbors and community members who have adjusted to the construction traffic, especially during pickup and drop off times. We appreciate your cooperation and are working with our construction contractors to improve this process moving forward. #TaftPride
Our staff returned to school on Monday and jumped into new learning to start off 2026! Paraprofessionals, clerical staff and other non-teaching professionals had the opportunity to learn from district staff about Google Apps for Education (Docs, Slides, Notebook LM), AI tools, Excel/Sheets and Canva to support instruction and daily tasks on the campuses. Two great days of discovery learning for our staff members! #TaftPride
Huge shoutout to Heil Law Firm, Academy Sports & Outdoors, and Communities in Schools for providing brand new shoes for some of our students through the Kicks for Class initiative! These donations do more than just provide footwear. They show our students that their community stands behind them! Thank you for helping our students put their best foot forward! 👣
💚 January is School Board Recognition Month! 💚
This year’s theme — “Our Future Is Public” — celebrates the vital role our School Board plays in shaping strong public schools and brighter futures for every student.
Our trustees volunteer countless hours to support academic excellence, responsible leadership, and student-centered decisions. Their guidance helps ensure our schools remain places where students feel supported, inspired, and prepared for success.
Join us in thanking our incredible School Board members for their dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community.
Manuel Banda, President
Greg Benedict, Vice President
Johnny Carvajal, Secretary
Diana Buendia, Trustee
Paul Luis Trevino, Trustee
Miranda Benedict, Trustee
Nicole Garza, Trustee
This year’s theme — “Our Future Is Public” — celebrates the vital role our School Board plays in shaping strong public schools and brighter futures for every student.
Our trustees volunteer countless hours to support academic excellence, responsible leadership, and student-centered decisions. Their guidance helps ensure our schools remain places where students feel supported, inspired, and prepared for success.
Join us in thanking our incredible School Board members for their dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community.
Manuel Banda, President
Greg Benedict, Vice President
Johnny Carvajal, Secretary
Diana Buendia, Trustee
Paul Luis Trevino, Trustee
Miranda Benedict, Trustee
Nicole Garza, Trustee
Happy New Year from Taft ISD! Classes resume for students on January 7th!
Congratulations to our Taft High School cheerleaders who were selected to perform at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl today! Representing the district & campus are Kyleigh Dominguez, Josette Aparicio & Robyn Rodriguez. Go Hounds Go!
Thank you to ExxonMobil and Gulf Coast Growth Ventures for their $100,000 donation to support STEM initiatives at Taft High School, Ricardo L. Trevino Junior High School and Woodroe Petty Elementary School! This generous donation will provide lab supplies allowing students more hands on experiences in real world applications. We appreciate the partnership which will enhance our students' learning experiences! #TaftPride
Taft ISD Student Early Release for Holiday Break on Thursday, Dec. 18th! WPE will release students at 12 PM. Trevino JH and Taft HS will release students at 12:30 PM. Buses will run on an early schedule and parents should make arrangements if picking up their child at school. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Thank you to the United Way for their donation of gifts to make the holidays brighter for some of our students! We appreciate your partnership with our district as well as you generosity as we enter our holiday break! #TaftPride #SeasonOfGiving
Taft ISD hosted it's Fall Safety & Security Meeting this morning to ensure all local entities are updated on school safety for our students and staff. Updates were given on alert systems for staff to increase response time, cell phone pouches and security cameras in the district. Thank you to our partners from the City of Taft, Taft PD, EMS, Sheriff's Department and San Patricio County for attending!
Students were recognized at last night's Board meeting for their achievements and participation in fall sports for Taft Greyhound Athletics and the Taft High School Greyhound Band.
The following students were recognized:
Taft High School--Athletes on the football teams, volleyball teams, cross country teams, cheerleaders, marching band members, region band participants and area band qualifier.
Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School--Athletes on the football teams, volleyball teams, cross country teams, cheerleaders, 8th grade marching band members and region band participants/qualifiers.
As you can see, several students on both campuses achieved many successes as a result of the time, effort and dedication. Go Hounds Go! #TaftPride
The following students were recognized:
Taft High School--Athletes on the football teams, volleyball teams, cross country teams, cheerleaders, marching band members, region band participants and area band qualifier.
Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School--Athletes on the football teams, volleyball teams, cross country teams, cheerleaders, 8th grade marching band members and region band participants/qualifiers.
As you can see, several students on both campuses achieved many successes as a result of the time, effort and dedication. Go Hounds Go! #TaftPride
Students from Woodroe Petty Elementary, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School and Taft High School participated in the Christmas Tree Lighting this evening. Thank you to all of the students, staff and parents who helped to spread holiday cheer in our community! #TaftPride
Taft ISD was well represented in today’s Christmas Parade! Our Board of Trustees; Taft High School Student Council, Cheerleaders, FFA, Special Olympians and Taft Greyhound Athletics; and Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School football teams and Student Council were all in the line up! 🎄🎅🏻⛄️
Our Superintendent Student Advisory Committee met this week at Woodroe Petty Elementary to practice the gift of giving! They decorated Christmas cookies and made ornaments for special staff on their campuses. Our Greyhounds, Whippets and Pups are definitely feeling the holiday vibes!
Special thanks to Lightsource bp who visited all three campuses today with their "special guests!" They presented to students about the nearby solar farm and jobs that may be available to students in this field. Students also got to see their eco friendly "lawnmowers" who support their agrivoltaic endeavors.
